Panasonic AJ- HD3700B User manual

Multi Format Digital HD

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions (Hardware)

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AJ-Model No.

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for

future use.

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For your safety (General)

Since this VTR is designed for metal tapes only, make sure that only the designated tapes are used. An or-

dinary VHS tape cannot be used. Removal of the covers on electrical appliances for maintenance purposes

may lead to electric shocks.

Personnel should therefore adhere strictly to the normal safety precautions.

Some customer-preference switches are located on printed circuit boards within the unit. Be sure to turn off

the power prior to opening the unit, before changing the position of any switch, and especially before re-

moving or reinserting any circuit board.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,

USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ONLY.

1 is the safety information.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, REFER MOUNTING OF THE OP-

TIONAL BOARD AND CHANGE OF THE

SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO AU-

THORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this unit in a book-

case, built-in cabinet or in another confined

space in order to keep well ventilation con-

dition. Ensure that curtains and any other

materials do not obstruct the ventilation

condition to prevent risk of electric shock

or fire hazard due to overheating.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug

must be inserted only into a standard three-pin

power outlet (socket) which is effectively

grounded through normal household wiring.

Extension cords used with the equipment must

be three-core and be correctly wired to provide

connection to the ground. Incorrectly wired ex-

tension cords can be extremely hazardous.

The fact that the equipment operates satis-

factorily does not imply that it is grounded, and

the installation is not necessarily safe. For your

safety, if in any doubt about the effective

grounding of the equipment or power outlet

(socket), please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING:

≥TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

≥TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT

AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND

STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE

NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DROP-

PING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO

NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS

ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

Operating precaution

Operation near any appliance which

generates strong magnetic fields may give

rise to noise in the video and audio signals.

If this should be the case, deal with the

situation by, for instance, moving the

source of the magnetic fields away from the

unit before operation.

CAUTION:

EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN

THE OFF POSITION, A SMALL CURRENT

FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT.

CAUTION:

THE AC OUTLET (MAINS SOCKET) SHALL

BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT

AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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For your safety

For USA and Canada

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVER BY UN-

SCREWING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

remove cover. No user serviceable parts

inside. And do not insert fingers or any other

objects into the video cassette holder.

1 is the safety information.

The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-

bol, within an equilateral triangle, is in-

tended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” with-

in the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the ap-

pliance.

FCC NOTE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. To assure continued compliance follow

the attached installation instructions and do not

make any unauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital de-

vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference

when the equipment is operated in a commer-

cial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which case the user will be required to correct

the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

For Europe

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For your safety (Europe)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one

is only for U.K.

Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin

mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure

that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and

that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on

the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must

ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used

until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your

local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE

FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN

THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG

CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A

DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF

THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY

13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring

code as shown below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are

coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

≥The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW

must be connected to the terminal in the plug which

is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol Ó

or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

≥The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected

to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

≥The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con-

nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse

1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket

outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one

fitted.

Fuse

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Contents

For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Controls and their functions

≥Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

≥Connector section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connections

≥Connections for a single unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

≥Connections for 2 units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

≥Connection with an editing controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Basic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manual Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manual audio cross editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Automatic insert/assemble editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Audio split editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Variable memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connector signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Video head cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Rack-mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Dip switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Features

This HD VTR is a hi-vision digital VTR for recording and playing back the video and audio signals complying

with BTAS-001A (1125/60 high-definition TV system studio standard) and SMPTE 274M standards.

By image-compressing the hi-vision signals and digitally recording them, this unit delivers up to 124 minutes

of recording and playback using a

1

/2q cassette (the maximum length with the 1080/23.98p format is

155 minutes.). It is possible to switch between the following system formats to record and play back the sig-

nals in one of these formats: 1080/23.98p (8-channel audio), 1080/24p (8-channel audio), 1080/25p

(8-channel audio), 1080/59.94i (4-channel audio version), 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 1080/50i

(8-channel audio), 720/59.94p (4-channel audio version), 720/59.94p (8-channel audio version), 576/50i

(8-channel audio), 480/59.94i (4-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version).

Only playback is possible with 576/50i (4 audio channels) format tapes which have been recorded using the

VTR (AJ-D580).

Simultaneous output of HD (hi-vision signals) and SD (standard signals) can be achieved.

In the case of the 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p and 1080/25p formats, the 1080/23.98psf, 1080/24psf and

1080/25psf (Progressive Segmented Frame) formats which divide the frames into two segments every

1/47.96, 1/48 and 1/50 of a second, respectively, for interfacing are also used.

Picture/sound quality at a reasonable price

≥High picture quality digital recording of signals complying with studio standard

The hi-vision studio standard signals, which have been 10-bit quantized using sampling frequencies of

74.25 MHz for Y signals and 37.125 MHz for the PB and PR signals, are image-compressed and digitally

recorded to meet the full range of specifications under the hi-vision studio standard.

Virtually distortion-free recording and playback at a low compression rate–and with a signal-to-noise ratio of

60 dB and a wide band (Y: 30 MHz, PB/PR: 15 MHz), which have to date proved difficult to achieve with

analog VTRs using 1/2-inch tapes–are now made possible by utilizing a high recording rate of around

300 Mbps: the result is a consistently high picture quality all the way through from the initial recording to

editing.

≥Compact size, light weight and low power consumption

The unit is compact (height equivalent to 5U, depth at 20

1

/

2

q), lightweight (69.96 lbs), low in power consump-

tion (260 W) and easy to handle.

≥High cost performance

In addition to featuring the basic functions and performance of HDD5, this HDVTR makes it possible to switch

between the 1080/23.98p (8-channel audio), 1080/24p (8-channel audio), 1080/25p (8-channel audio),

1080/59.94i (4-channel audio version), 1080/59.94i (8-channel audio version), 1080/50i (8-channel audio),

720/59.94p (4-channel audio version), 720/59.94p (8-channel audio version), 576/50i (8-channel audio),

480/59.94i (4-channel audio version) and 480/59.94i (8-channel audio version) system formats to record and

play back the signals in one of these formats. Furthermore, installation of a format converter board enables

HS and SD signals to be output simultaneously.

≥Digital audio with high sound quality

A high sound quality with a dynamic range of 100 dB is delivered by 20 (24)-bit 48 kHz sampling. Not only

can recording, playback and editing be conducted separately for each of the 4 (8) channels but channel mix-

ing is also possible. Moreover, one channel is provided for the analog (cue) track. (At 1080/23.98p,

1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats, 8-channel audio and 24 bit format.)

With the 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i, or 720/59.94p system format, either the 4-channel 20-bit format or the 8-

channel 24-bit format can be selected. However, due caution should be exercised in operation since the

recording format used for the 8-channel audio version and the one used for the 4-channel audio version dif-

fer, and these differences pertain to their video recording areas as well. As such, these two system formats

are not mutually compatible.

≥Compact

1

/2z tape cassette

Two sizes of cassette, [L: 124 minutes (1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480i), 149 minutes (1080/50i,

1080/25p), 155 minutes (1080/23.98p and 1080/24p), 112 minutes (576/50i) and M: 63 minutes

(1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i), can be used with this unit: this enables the size best suited to the

intended application to be selected. The compact

1

/2q cassette takes up minimal storage space and offers ex-

cellent handling ease.

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Features

I/O specifications and interfaces

≥Serial digital I/O facilities

The unit is equipped with hi-vision serial digital interfaces which meet the BTAS-004A, S-005A and S-006A

standards and which enable both video and audio signals to be transferred using the same coaxial cable. An

SD (525/625-line standard TV) serial digital interface is provided for operation with HD/SD mixing.

≥Format converter function

A format converter board has already been equipped in the unit as a standard accesory. This facilitates con-

version between HD and SD, and it makes the integrated production of Hi-Vision and standard TV broadcast

much simpler.

In addition to the composite analog signals, a serial digital interface (SDI signals) which can switch the mul-

tiplex transfer of audio signals ON or OFF is included in the SD output signals. SDI signals enable digital con-

nection to a DVCPRO/D5VTR.

≥AES audio input/output facilities

Separate digital audio inputs and outputs are provided for each of the 4 (8) channels, and standard interfac-

ing with a variety of digital audio units is possible. (8 channels with 1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p,

1080/50i and 576/50i formats. 4 channels/8 channels with 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and 480/59.94i formats.)

≥Remote control

In addition to the standard 9-pin serial (RS-422A) connector, 50P parallel and RS-232C connectors are pro-

vided on the unit for remote control. An AV control connector is also featured.

Slow motion, search and editing functions

≥Slow motion/jog

The incorporation of Panasonic’s unique AT (auto tracking) mechanism makes slow-motion playback and

jogging possible at a speed which can be varied from j1k to i2k normal tape speed.

≥50t shuttle search

Shuttle search is possible at up to 50k normal tape speed in the forward or reverse direction.

≥Simultaneous playback monitoring

Simultaneous playback monitoring of video, digital audio, time code and CTL signals is possible.

≥Automatic editing functions

A full range of editing modes are provided including assemble, insert, audio split and variable memory.

≥Multi cue points

One hundred cue points can be marked for searches and prerolling.

Operation and maintenance

≥Channel condition monitoring

The error rate is monitored at all times. When the setting is exceeded, an indicator on the front panel lights

to warn the operator that the tape is approaching the end of its service life or that the heads are clogged.

≥Built-in test signal generator

Color bar signals and other test signals, which come in handy for conducting maintenance and adjustments

and for checking the connections, are generated internally.

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

0(1) POWER lamp This lights when the power is turned on.

0(2) POWER switch When the ON side is pressed, the power is turned on; when the OFF side is

pressed, the power is turned off.

0(3) AUTO OFF Lamp This lights when trouble has occurred in the unit and operation cannot be conti-

nued without taking any remedial action.

0(4) EJECT button When this button pressed, the cassette tape is ejected.

0(5) Cassette holder This is the slot where the 1/2-inch metal cassette tape is loaded.

0(6) Display panel The different kinds of data are displayed on this large 640-dot by 200-line display

panel.

0(7) Function keys Menu function keys F1 to F13 are provided.

0(8) UNITY lamp This lights when all the digital audio output signals are in the UNITY state or when

the audio input/output and the video output are in the UNITY state.

0(9) AUDIO MONITOR ≥These buttons switch the output of the audio monitor connector and headphone

L/R selector buttons ≥jack.

≥They are used to select which of the 5 (9) channel [4 (8) digital audio signal

channels and 1 cue audio signal channel] signals is to be output to L/R.

≥Each time the L (or R) button is pressed, the selected output L (or R) signal

changes in the sequence of CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 (CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8)°, and

CUE.

°When a 4-channel digital audio format is used, either no sound is output or the

sound of channels 1 through 4 is copied as the sound and output for the channels

in the parentheses.

≥The channel now selected can be monitored by observing the L and R indica-

tions on the display panel.

≥L and R displays are highlighted corresponding to the channels now selected on

the display panel.

≥Default settings: CH1 for L and CH2 for R.

<Note>

1080/23.98p, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i and 576/50i formats are digital audio 8ch.

Either the 4-channel or 8-channel digital audio signals are selected for the 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p and

480/59.94i system formats.

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO O FF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

(4)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(6) (5) (3)

(1)(2)

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(10) Headphone jack ≥The stereo headphones are connected to this M6 headphone jack.

(11) Headphone VR ≥This volume control is used to adjust the headphones output level and monitor-

ing output level.

≥The headphone output level and the monitoring output level are interlinked

[when the F7 (A. MONI) key on the AUDIO OUT MONITOR menu is set to

VAR].

(12) CURSOR These keys move the cursor on the display. The center key displays the cursor.

(13) Panel opening ≥The front panel can be opened and closed by pulling the buttons 1 and 2 at

buttons ≥the front of the sides.

(14) SD lamp This lamp lights when SD is selected as the recording format.

(15) HD lamp This lamp lights when HD is selected as the recording format.

(16) Error display lamps ≥These lamps light in response to the number of errors.

(channel condition) 1 Lights during normal operation (when the error value is minimal).

2 Lights when the number of inner errors has increased.

3 Lights when the number of video outer errors has increased.

4 Lights when the number of audio outer errors has increased.

(17) SERVO lamp ≥This lights when the servo is locked.

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO OFF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

(14)

(10) (12)(11)

(15)

(13)

(16)

1

234

(17)

(13)

2

Controls and their functions

Front panel

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

(18) Number keys ≥These are used to enter numbers.

(0 to 9)

≥C Clear key for clearing input data.

≥ENT For registering the data which have been entered.

≥F Used in combination with other keys.

≥BS Backspace key

≥s r Keys for adding and subtracting

≥FROM

≥COPY

≥T

≥/

(19) INPUT CHECK While these keys are kept depressed, the input signals can be checked.

It enables the video input signals to be checked at the SD SDI MONITOR OUT

connector or HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector and the audio input signals to be

checked at the MONITOR connector and headphone jack.

When the F7 (TCG OUT) key has been set to MOMNT on the TC/CHR SET UP

menu, the INPUT CHECK is established for the time code signals but only while

the INPUT CHECK key is held down. When the INPUT CHECK key is pressed

while the F7 key is set to LATCH, the INPUT CHECK mode is established, and

the mode remains established even when the key is released. The mode is re-

leased when one of the tape modes is established.

(20) REMOTE button ≥This is the switch for switching between operation from the front panel of the

unit and operation from the remote control terminals (RS-422A, RS-232C) at

the rear connector panel.

≥When REMOTE (lamp lit) is selected, the recorder can be controlled via the

remote control terminals at the rear connector panel.

≥When LOCAL (lamp not lit) is selected, the recorder can be operated from the

front panel.

(21) AUDIO LINE OUT When the ADJUST control (23) is turned while this button is being pressed, the

output of all audio channels can be changed at the same time (HOME, AUDIO

OUT menus only).

(22) UNITY/VAR This is used to switch between UNITY and VAR when the video output signals or

audio level is to be adjusted.

(23) ADJUST control This is used to adjust the levels.

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO O FF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

(18)

(23)

(22)

(21)

(19) (20)

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(24) HOME button

(25) MULTI CUE button

(26) ASSEM (ASSEMBLE) button

(27) INSERT button

(28) VIDEO IN

(29) VIDEO OUT

(30) AUDIO IN

(31) AUDIO OUT

(32) TC/CHR

(33) SET UP

(34) TEST

(35) DIAG

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO O FF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

(32)

(33)

(34)

(35)

(30)

(31)

(29)

(28)

(24)

(25)

(26)

(27)

Controls and their functions

Front panel

– 12 –

(36) SHTL button

(37) JOG button

(38) VAR button

(39) SEARCH dial

(40) EXECUTE button This executes the variable memory operation etc.

(41) REVIEW/PREVIEW This previews what has been recorded before editing or reviews the recording

button after editing.

(42) PREROLL button (The tape is cued up when the F key and PREROLL keys are pressed.)

(43) ENTRY button

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO O FF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

(40)(41)(42)(43)

(36)

(37)

(38)

(39)

Controls and their functions

Front panel

– 13 –

(44) REW button

(45) STAND BY button

(46) STOP button

(47) FF button

(48) PLAY button

(49) REC/EDIT button

(50) REC INHIBIT lamp

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO OFF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50)

Controls and their functions

Front panel

– 14 –

Controls and their functions

Connector section

Power supply part

(1) AC IN socket Connect this with the supplied power cable to a power outlet.

(2) FUSE

(3) GND (ground) terminal This terminal serves to reduce the noise when external peripher-

al units are connected. This is not a safety earth.

Digital signal input/output section

(4) SD SDI IN connectors (BNCt2) This is an active through input for SD SDI serial digital signals.

(5) SD SDI OUT1, 2 connectors For output of SD SDI serial digital signals.

(BNCt2)

(6) SD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of SD SDI serial digital signals.

(BNCt1) The time code can be superimposed.

(7) SPARE connector (BNCt1) This is a spare connector to which no component is connected.

(8) HD SDI IN connectors (BNCt2) This is an active through input for HD SDI serial digital signals.

(9) HD SDI OUT1, 2, 3 connectors For output of HD SDI serial digital signals.

(BNCt3)

(10) HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector For output of HD SDI serial digital signals.

(BNCt1) The time code can be superimposed.

(11) DIGITAL AUDIO IN CH1/2, CH3/4 Input of digital audio signals according to the AES standard.

(CH5/6, CH7/8)°

1

connectors

(BNCt4)

(12) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CH1/2, Output of digital audio signals according to the AES standard.

CH3/4 (CH5/6, CH7/8)°

2

connectors (BNCt4)

°

1

The items in brackets are not operative with 1080/59.94i audio (4 channels), 720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or

480/59.94i audio (4 channels) format.

°

2

A function is provided to copy the sound of channels 1 through 4 onto channels 5 through 8 when the

1080/59.94i audio (4 channels), 720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or 480/59i audio (4 channels) format is used. For

further details, refer to the AUDIO OUT SET UP menu in the operating instructions for the software.

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

IN

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(1) (2) (12) (11) (7)(4)(5)

(6)

(8) (9) (10)

(3)

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

– 15 –

Analog input/output section

(13) HD REF IN Input of tri-level sync signals as the HD reference signals. A loop-through/75 ≠

connectors termination switch is provided.

(BNCt2)

(14) SD REF IN Input of black burst°

1

signals as the SD reference signals. A loop-through/75 ≠

connectors termination switch is provided.

(BNCt2)

(15) HD REF OUT Output of HD SYNC (tri-level SYNC).

terminal (BNCt1)

(16) SD REF OUT Output of black burst°

2

.

terminal (BNCt1)

(17) VIDEO OUT1, 2, 3 Composite video signal output.

connectors For OUT3, superimpose output is also possible.

(BNCt3)

(18) WFM (waveform) Signals output to the waveform monitor.

connector

°

1

When the normal black burst signal (59.94 Hz) is input as the SD REF signal with the 1080/24p system,

asynchronization and a picture error will result.

°

2

This signal is not output with the 1080/24p system.

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(15)(13)(14)(16)(17) (18)

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

Controls and their functions

Connector section

– 16 –

Controls and their functions

Connector section

Analog input/output section

(19) AUDIO IN Analog audio signals input to digital audio CH1 to CH4.

connectors

(XLR 3Pt4)

(20) CUE IN connector Audio signal input for the analog cue channel.

(XLR 3P)

(21) TIME CODE IN Time code signal input.

connector (XLR 3P)

(22) AUDIO OUT Analog audio signal output from digital audio CH1 to CH4.

connectors

(XLR 3Pt4)

(23) CUE OUT Audio signal output from the analog cue channel.

connector (XLR 3P)

(24) TIME CODE OUT Time code signal output.

connector

(XLR 3P)

(25) MONITOR OUT These are the audio monitor connectors. L, R audio output is made.

connectors Digital audio signals [CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8)° ] and cue audio

(XLR 3Pt2) can be selected.

°The items in brackets are not operative with 1080/59.94i audio (4 channels),

720/59.94p audio (4 channels) or 480/59.94i audio (4 channels) format.

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(19)

(22) (25)

(20)(21)(24)

(23)

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

– 17 –

Controls and their functions

Connector section

Remote control section

(26) REMOTE IN RS-422A serial mode input connector.

connector

(RS-422A) (9P)

(27) REMOTE OUT RS-422A serial mode output connector.

connector

(RS-422A) (9P)

(28) REMOTE IN/OUT RS-422A serial mode I/O connector.

connector (9P)

(29) V/A CONTROL Encoder remote (AJ-ER50) connector. (see Note)

terminal (15P)

(30) RS-232C Data communication is possible by connection to a personal computer or a

connector (25P) modem.

(31) CONTROL PANEL For connection of the cable of a control panel.

connector (20P) The control panel connector enables the connectors on the front panel and

connectors on the rear panel to be connected, and when these connectors are

simultaneously connected, it is possible to switch between them using the menu.

(32) PARALLEL 50-pin parallel remote connector.

(IN/OUT) terminal (Mainly for connection of equipment produced by the user.)

(50P)

ONoteN

The AJ-ER50 “Video input” and “VIDEO-PHASE” functions are not operational, as there is no correspondence with this

recorder. Also, SYS-PHASE should be set at this recorder and not at the AJ-ER50.

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

ACTIVE

THROUGH

(26) (27) (28) (29) (30)

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

(31) (32)

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

– 18 –

Connections

Connection for a single unit

Press the REMOTE button on the front panel to turn the lamp (LOCAL) off.

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PARALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

ACTIVE

THROUGH

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

Waveform monitor output

SD SDI input

SD SDI output

HD SDI input

HD SDI output

SD reference input

HD reference input

Digital audio input

Digital audio output

Analog audio/CUE output

Analog audio/CUE input Audio monitor output

– 19 –

Connections

Connection for 2 units

Source side Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to light the lamp (REMOTE).

Recorder side Press the REMOTE button at the front panel to extinguish the lamp (LOCAL).

When performing automatic editing with RS-422A, press the F1 (P-2) key at the SET UP

INTERFACE menu to switch. (See figure below)

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PA

RALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

ACTIVE

THROUGH

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

~

AC IN

SIGNAL

GND

IN

OUTPUT

CH CH CH CH

INPUT

CH CH CH CH

HD

REMOTE

IN

ON

OFF

123

(

SUPER

)

(

SUPER

)

IN

OUT

HD SDISD SDIWFMVIDEO OUTREF IN

REF OUT DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT1

OUT2

OUT

2

OUT

3

MONITOR

(

SUPER

)

SPARE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

REMOTE

OUT

REMOTE

IN/OUT

CONTROL

PANEL

V/A

CONTROL

RS-232C

PA

RALLEL

IN/OUT

(

50P

)

SD

ON

OFF

FUSE

125V 5A

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

ACTIVE

THROUGH

PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4

CUE

LR

OUT

IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

TIME CODE

PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

75Ω 75Ω

3

4

π

1

2

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

7

8

π

5

6

π

3

4

π

1

2

π

HD reference signal

Source Recorder

HD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO

SD SDI DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO

REMOTE

≥When matching the CF (color frame) of SD output and time code output phase, also make SD reference

matching. Then select SD REF as the OUT REF setting on the HOME SET UP menu.

F13

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

– 20 –

Connections

Connection with an editing controller

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO OFF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO OFF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

EJECT

SD HD

CHANNEL CONDITION

VIDEO

AUDIO

SERVO

HOME

ASSEM INSERT

MULTI

CUE

VIDEO

IN

F13

789

456

123

0CTF

F12

F11

F10

F9

F8F7F6F5F4F3F2F1

L

AUDIO MONITORUNITY

HEADPHONES

PULL

OPEN

LEVEL

CURSOR

EXECUTE PREROLL

ENTRY REW STOP REC/EDITPLAY

REC INHIBIT

STAND BY FF

REVIEW

PREVIEW

R

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

SHTL JOG VAR

INPUT CHECK REMOTE

ADJUST

POWER

AUTO OFF

ON

OFF

UNITY

/VAR

TC/CHR

SET UP

TEST DIAG

FROM COPY

/BS

ENT

AUDIO

PULL

OPEN

≥Please use LTC: VITCi as the time code setting on the controller side.

≥When 720/59.94p mode has been set, input the SD_REF (BB) signal as the reference signal.

Recorder

AV monitor Video monitor

signal

Audio monitor

signal

To REMOTE IN

Video input signal

Audio input signal

Video monitor signal

Audio monitor

signal

AV monitor

Editing controller

AV switcher

HD reference signal

generator

Remote

Video output signal

Audio output signal

Video output signal

Audio output signal

Reference signal

Remote

To REMOTE IN

Source unit

Video monitor

signal

Audio monitor

signal

Video monitor

signal

Audio monitor

signal

Reference signal

To REMOTE

IN

AV monitor AV monitor

Source unit

Remote

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